After the success of the 1st G1GP, a competition we arranged between foreign drivers at Ebsiu circuit, we are expanding the schedule to make a one of a kind, week long drift experience, the likes of which can be seen no where else in the world.

The complete Drift Heaven Week package will be on offer 3 times a year, incorporating the newly developed foreigner only G1GP competition series and will climax with the famous 36 hour non-stop, weekend long, drift matsuri (festival).  Join us for 1 amazing week, drive all of the famous Ebisu Circuits, hang out with Team Orange and sit back and relax at our track-side BBQs….it truly is Drift Heaven.

Spring Matsuri: May 1^st & 2^nd (Drift Heaven Week begins on April 26^th)
Summer Matsuri:  August 21^st & 22^nd (Drift Heaven Week begins on August 16^th)
Autumn Matsuri: November 13^th & 14^th (Drift Heaven Week begins on Nov 8^th)

We have groups already planning to visit in 2010 from Northern Ireland, Ireland, France, Holland, Norway, New Zealand, Australia, & Iceland, as well as many Japan based foreigners too.  Top class foreign drivers are beginning to be a common site here at Ebisu, with top names such as Paul Vlasbom (Netherlands), Linden Reynolds (OZ), Calvin Wan (US), and Luke Fink (OZ) being just some of the visitors to the track in 2009 and all have vowed to be back soon!

☆DRIFT HEAVEN WEEK SCHEDULE☆

☆Car Shakedown/Practice☆ (Monday – Wednesday)
Powervehicles in Ebisu can supply you with a car for you to use for your stay and when you are finished, it can either be exported to your home country or we can arrange storage for your next trip.  Once you arrive, you can use the circuit and it’s facilities to test out your car and set it up for your driving needs.  Tyres are available to purchase and a tyre changing machine is available for you to use on site, as well as full garage facilities and support available at local tuning legends K-style. Advice is on hand from the local experts regarding car settings and track techniques. Go out, familiarize yourself with the many tracks that Ebisu has to offer and get some practice for the G1GP!

Price per day: 8,500 Yen (Price includes entry for 1 person to drive on all 5 Drift Courses, all day)

☆Team Orange Drift Class☆ (Thursday)
Join your fellow foreign visitors for a 1 day course with D1 stars, Team Orange.  This will be a full day incorporating driving tips and advice to help you develop your skills as a drifter.  The day will start off with an assessment to see what skill level you are at, before regrouping and proceeding to an appropriate course for further schooling.  What better way to prepare for the next day’s G1GP Competition. 

Provisional Price 11,000 Yen Per Driver

☆G1GP Competition☆(Friday)
With so many foreign visitors attending the drift matsurisfrom different countries around the world, what better time to hold a competition to see who comes out top.  Entry is open to all skill levels but expect the competition to be fierce, withtop drivers from Holland, Australia, UK, Ireland and France already planning to enter in 2010.  Linden Reynolds of Australia won the inaugural G1GP which featured in Video Option’s Drift Tengoku DVD andSpeedhunters.com.  This year we are holding a 3 round series, withprizes for the winners of each round andthe crowning of an overall series champion after round 3.  Have you got what it takes?!
At the end of the day, we will be holding a winners party and BBQ at the track with the Team Orange Judges, Kumakubo and Suenaga.

Spring Round 1, April 30^th Was held on South Course
Summer Round 2, August 20^th will be held on West Short Course
Autumn Round 3, November  12^th will be held on South Course

Price 15,000 (Inc Party), 3000 for Party only.

☆Drift Matsuri☆ (Saturday & Sunday)
Every drifter, anywhere in the world should definitely experience this at least once in their life.  The world renowned drift matsuris see over 400 hundred cars descend here to the home of drift for 36 hours of non-stop drifting madness!  Everything you have heard about the event is true…and more.  Rub shoulders with D1 Drivers in their practice cars and revel in the one-of-a-kind atmosphere.  All courses are dedicated to drift for the entire event, including the East and West Courses which are usually grip only.  At the end of each day the West Course is modified into the awesome Nishi Short Course for a limited period, allowing you to experience this normally off limits course.  The action doesn’t stop at night either, with drivers continuing right on till day break andbeyond!

Price 15,000 Yen for weekend pass. (Must be booked 14 Days before the event or late booking price is 20,000)

Drift Heaven weeks Media coverage in 2010 will continue from:

To Enter as a spectator on any of these days is 1500 JPY per person, per day

This is an ideal opportunity for those thinking of coming to Japan and compete in Drift series here such as the D1 GP, D1 Street Legal, D1 Divisional and MSC.  Test your skill here in a drift heaven week, and if you think you have what it takes, return to compete in a full Japanese drift competition against the locals!  We can arrange competition vehicles for you to compete with from a regular competition spec machine right up to a D1 machine to compete with the world’s best.  More info by request.

Car services and costs:

We can offer the following, regarding a vehicle to use whilst your here:

Vehicle sourcing: We have a large stock of ready to drive drift cars at all levels.  If we don’t have anything that suits you we can source specific vehicles from auction, and our friends here in the drift world.  If you’re on a budget why not share a car between a group of friends and share the cost! The following is a rough guide as to what you can expect to get and for how much:

“Matsuri Missile”:        Common Vehicle Choice: S13/S14/180/JZX90/R32/AE86 etc.
The least you need to just get out and drive, with either aftermarket or Locked LSD, a bucket seat, and a set of aftermarket suspension.  NA models 150,000 to 250,000JPY,   Turbo Models 200,000 to 300,000 JPY (XE.com currency Converter)

Light Tuned :               Common Vehicle Choice: S13/S14/180/JZX90/R32/R33/AE86 etc
The next step up.  A Turbo charged car with aftermarket parts such as LSD, Coilovers, Exhaust System, Clutch, Bucket Seat, and some light engine tuning. 
250,000 – 350,000 JPY (XE.com currency Converter)

Mid Tuned:                 Common Vehicle Choice: S13/S14/180/JZX90/R32/R33/AE86 etc
For those who want a turbo drift car witharound 300ps.  Expect a S14/S15/HKS GT-SS Turbo setup on the SR engined cars, injectors uprated and remapped ROM on top of the parts listed on the light tuned option, as well as aftermarket Intercooler, larger radiator and Adjustable Suspension parts.  It’s also likely to have some aero parts and in car electronics such as boost control and meters.
350,000-500,000 JPY (XE.com currency Converter)


Competition Ready to D1 Divsional requirements    
Common Vehicle Choice: S13/S14/S15/180/JZX90/JZX100/R32/R33 /AE86 etc
To be competitive the turbo cars would have over 350ps so a turbo such as Trust TD06, T517, T518, HKS GT-RS, GT2530/GT2540 etc, supporting engine mods, fully adjustable sus, cage, and fire extinguishers.
500,000-1,000,000 JPY (XE.com currency Converter)

Competition Ready to D1 Street Legal requirements & D1 Spec Machines -We at Powervehicles have exported numerous Ex D1SL and D1GP cars and always have more either in stock or available to us for those serious about competing here with the world’s best -  More info on Request

To see what we have in stock there’s a selection listed on our website.  Note, not all our cars are listed here so if you’re interested in buying a car, drop us an email and we can let you know what else we have that may suit your requirements.

Vehicle Storage
The following options are available for customers wishing to keep their newly purchased vehicles here at Ebisu circuit until their next visit:
Outside Parking in Circuit Compound Storage Areas: 5000 JPY Per Month
Indoor Parking in Rental Garages: 20,000 JPY Per Month

Vehicle Exports
Powervehicles are experts at preparation andforwarding of Japanese Tuned Cars to countries around the world.  We can raise the cars and securely hide aftermarket parts to enable the cars to have the best chance of arriving in perfect order in their destination country.  RORO and Container shipping available to most major ports in the world.  Quotes can be supplied upon request.

Vehicle Tuning, preparation and Recovery
World Famous tuning shop and home of the Team Orange Fleet is located in the local town, Nihonmatsu.  They hand built the Team Orange vehicles so no job is too big for them (or too small).  They provide a very reasonable recovery service should you require your car picked up from the track.  Not only all this, but legendary Tuner Mr. Koyama from JUN AUTO (AKA: “God Hand” Koyama) has started his new solo project Koyama Racing Labo at K-Style.  What more could you want?!!?

One on One Tuition from Team Orange

This is the ideal package for the driver from outside Japan, who wants to learn from the best.  Personal tuition from a Team Orange D1 driver.  Complete ‘Arrive and Drive’ style.  This package includes everything you will need: Turbo charged drift car, circuit hire fee, lesson fee, 4 tyres and 1 full tank of fuel.  (Additional fuel and tyres are available if required at extra cost).  We can cater for all levels from complete novice to professional driver, tailoring each days tuition so suit each individual.

Price per driver/car  100,000 JPY + 10,000 JPY for translation services, Booking fee and transfers
(50,000 if you use your own car + 10,000 JPY for translation services, Booking fee and transfers)

Hotels and Travel

Directions from Narita Airport to Ebisu Circuit
By Car:  Proceed to towards Tokyo on the Higashi Kanto Expressway until you reach the C2 which is signposted for Tohoku Expressway.  Proceed onto the Tohoku Expressway for approx 2 ½ hours until you reach exit number 20 Nihonmatsu.  After paying at the toll gate, turn left and left again immediately at the signal at the petrol station.  At the next signal turn left again andfollow the road for around 5 minutes until you come to a T Junction.  Take a left and follow the road for approx 7 minutes until you see the entrance for Ebisu circuit on your right hand side, opposite the Eneos petrol station.

By Train from Tokyo Station:  Take the Yamagata Shinkansen/Bullet Train to KoriyamaStation (Around 1 Hour 15 Mins).  Transfer to the local JR TohokuLine bound for Sendai and purchase a 400 JPY Ticket.  Get off at Nihonmatsu Station which is around 25 mins from Koriyama (5 Stops).  At Nihonmatsu Station, you can take a taxi to the track which will cost approx 5,000 Yen. (There are often people traveling to the track at event time that will be happy to share costs with others/carshare).

There are a number of options available including:

Ebisu’s Safari Hotel:  Distance to track entrance 1 minute on foot.  Cost is 5000 Yen per room which holds 2-3 people.  Meals and cooking facilities are not available in this hotel and the nearest town is a 10 minute drive.
 

Shiozawasanso:  This is a Japanese style inn which is located 10 minutes by foot from the track entrance.  Breakfast and evening meals are included.  The price is Y7,500 per person.
  

Urban Hotel Nihonmatsu:  This is a regular, modern hotel with all the usual facilities including Internet.  It is located in Nihonmatsu town centre beside the train station, 7-11 convenience store, bar and restaurants and is approx a 15 minute drive from the circuit entrance.  The price is Y13,500 for a twin room, 7000 for a Single  (Breakfast is extra at 1050 JPY).

Rider & Drivers Salon:
Ebisu Circuit kndly offer this large hall for any patrons of the circuit to use FREE OF CHARGE.  Note theres no showers etc but there are some in the track that can be used for a small charge.  There are futons and bedding inside the hall for all to use too, just please keep the place tidy!

  

Other Info:

Fuel cost is around 9000 JPY per tank.  You could easily use that in 1 day.

Tyres are around 15,000 per set (New half decent ones such as Kender Kaiser).  On a dry day you could easily use 1 – 2
sets.

Food can be bought for around 1000 JPY Per person per meal.  Half that if
your on a tight budget.

Beer costs around 200 JPY Per 500ml can and can be bought just about anywhere!

Drift Heaven Weeks Payment Terms:

We accept all major credit cars, cash and bank transfers for Cars, lessons and Circuit Events Such as Matsuri, G1GP. General Gate fees are to be paid in cash.

Other Notable Events

Here are some of the BIG events in 2010.  Why not try and coincide your trip here to the home of drift with one of these massive dates!

                      D1GP Round 5- August 7th (Practice & Qualifying from August 4th)
                                                                                          D1GP Round 6- August 8th

                      D1 Street Legal Round 2 May 8th & 9th (Minami Course)
                                                                                           D1 Street Legal Round 5 September 4th & 5th  (Nishi Course)

                                         D1 Divisional Round 1 April 18th (Minami Course)
                                                                                           D1 Divisional Round 4September 12th (Minami Course)
                                                                                           D1 Divisional Round 1April 18th (Nishi Course)

      

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